Regardless of the administration or regulatory environment, all lenders should strive to avoid fair lending risk, says Ncontracts Founder and CEO Michael Berman.
Category: News and Trends

People in the News, March 14, 2025
Industry personnel news from FirstClose, Pennymac, Asurity, Floify, Westcor and AnnieMac.

Power Hour Demos – Credit Reporting Solutions on March 18
Power Hour Demos (formerly known as Demo Days) are designed to ensure MBA lender and servicer members have access to the latest technologies, services, and insights from our vendor members.

Essentials for Executives and Board Members: Module V: Mortgage Servicing Rights (April 11)
Click here for more About the Event MBA is pleased to offer a comprehensive program designed to empower your board members and senior executives in confidently leading your organization. Our Leading …

Mortgage Applications Increase in Latest MBA Weekly Survey
Mortgage applications increased 11.2% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending March 7, 2025.

High Performance Negotiations Workshop: March 25
Following up on the Dec. 17, 2024 webinar with Steve Wiley and The Lincoln Leadership Institute, MBA is pleased to offer a deeper dive into this critical topic.

MBA Statement on the Nomination of Andrew Hughes as HUD Deputy Secretary
MBA’s President and CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB, released a statement on Andrew Hughes’ nomination to serve as Deputy Secretary at the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Dealmaker: Greystone, Cushman & Wakefield Close $63M Transaction in Maryland
Greystone, New York, and Cushman & Wakefield, Chicago, provided acquisition financing for, and arranged the sale, respectively, of a 312-unit multifamily property in Burtonsville, Md.

Zillow: Late May Best Time to Sell Home
Zillow, Seattle, analyzed 2024 home sales, finding home sellers who listed their home for sale in the second half of May fared the best.

Carrington Mortgage Services’ Elizabeth Balce Testifies on VA Home Lending
Elizabeth Balce, Executive Vice President of Servicing, Carrington Mortgage Services, testified Tuesday at a legislative hearing before the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.